Frasers Law Company’s practice is praised for its ‘expertise in the power sector and in financing matters’; which extends across various sectors, including coal, oil and gas fired plants, solar, wind and hydro-electric plants. It has strengths advising clients on power generation, telecoms, ports and water treatment projects. Additionally, mining and mineral exploration are within the teams significant capabilities. Justin Gisz and Mark Fraser co-lead the group. Senior associate Nguyen Mai Phuong is another active member of the team and associate Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram has expertise in project financings.

Energy, project finance and infrastructure are key ares of focus for Lexcomm Vietnam LLC. More specifically, the team acts for a broad range of clients on LNG and upstream oil and gas projects, as well as renewable energy, petrochemicals and mining and metals. It also supports clients on the regulatory issues of wind and solar energy projects, in addition to handling project finance matters. ‘Standout’ managing partner Pham Ba Linh is based in Ho Chi Minh City and jointly leads the practice alongside Hanoi-based Nguyen Viet Ha. Linh has experience in PPPs and advises international banks, sponsors, investors and private equity and infrastructure funds, while Ha handles cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions.

VILAF is active across a broad spectrum of mandates, including LNG to power projects, renewable energy projects, and project financing. In the firm’s Hanoi office, Phong Tran has experience advising both lenders and sponsors on BOT and infrastructure projects, while Anh Bui has expertise in corporate matters. Ho Chi Minh City-based Hien Nguyen and Anh Dang, who operates from the firm’s Hanoi office advise on M&A transactions in the energy and natural resources sectors, and Ho Chi Minh City-based Duyen Vo focuses on project financings.

Counting lenders, investors and developers among its key roster of clients, YKVN handles large project finance transactions across a range of sectors, including electricity, power, renewable energy, cement, petroleum and mining. Managing partner Truong Nhat Quang leads the practice from Ho Chi Minh City and is especially strong in mandates involving banking and finance, M&A and capital markets. Duong Thu Ha, who is a name of note in Hanoi, advises state-owned and international banks, as well as domestic and multinational corporations. Nguyen Van Hai and Vu Dieu Huyen are also key members of the team.

DFDL Legal & Tax’s energy, mining and infrastructure group advises foreign and local investors operating in Vietnam across a broad range of mandates. The team has been increasingly active in offshore wind and LNG-to-power projects, in addition to acquisitions, project development and project financing work. Phong Anh Hoang and senior adviser Dave Seibert jointly chair the group; Hoang has worked on several BOT power plant projects for both the sponsor and the Vietnamese government, and Seibert advises clients on a wide variety of matters, concerning gas, solar, hydropower, and national infrastructure. Kevin Hawkins is another key member of the team.

Duane Morris Vietnam LLC works with government-owned utilities and regulators on major power projects involving clean and renewable energy, as well as infrastructure matters regarding upstream and midstream oil and gas, as well as metals and mining projects. Its strong capabilities include development, financing, joint venture, syndication, securitisation and management of projects in Vietnam. Firm chairperson Nguyen Thi Lang leads the team alongside Oliver Massmann, while Pham Bach Duong left to Hogan Lovells International LLP in February 2022.

The projects, energy and infrastructure team at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises foreign investors, lenders and sponsors, and cooperates with the firm’s large network across Southeast Asia to handle the development and financings of projects. Renewable energy projects have been a key focus for the group recently, including solar and wind farm mandates, and has demonstrable experience across the oil and gas, LNG, power and energy, and transport sectors. Gaston Fernandez joined the team in Vietnam as office managing parter from the US in December 2021 and leads the practice alongside Singapore-based and English-qualified lawyer Samantha Campbell. In other team news, counsel Ngoc Nguyen and Pham Bach joined the firm in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi respectively. Senior associate Long Huynh is another key member of the team.

EPLegal Limited advises private and state-owned entities on energy and infrastructure projects. Aside from its core focus in the oil and gas sector, the team’s offering also extends to renewable energies, including solar, wind, and biofuel, traditional energy, and LNG matters. Co-founder of the firm Tony Nguyen jointly chairs the team alongside Annie Ngo; Nguyen is dual qualified in Vietnam, England and Wales and has considerable experience supporting clients on the development and financing of drilling projects. Ngo is an expert in the oil and gas industry, advising clients on the commercial, contract and procurement aspects of a project.

KPMG Law in Vietnam has the capability to see projects through, from origination to completion, covering structuring, due diligence, transaction documents and negotiations, through to implementation in the oil and gas, power and utilities sectors. The practice is also active in large-scale infrastructure projects. Previously at ZICO Law, Hanoi-based Phuong Nguyen continues to be an active member of the group post-merger.

LNT & Partners’ projects group in Vietnam handles cross-border procurement and supply contracts, EPC agreements and project financings for developers, sponsors and international financiers across the oil and gas, energy and natural resources sectors. Its offering covers project structuring and delivery, risk analysis, contract negotiation, project financing, and title acquisition, as well as representing clients in contentious matters. Net Le and Minh Vu jointly chair the team. Of recent note, Net has worked on LNG power projects and Minh advises clients on energy-related mergers and loan agreements.

Vision & Associates’ projects and energy team advises clients on project structuring, negotiations, documentation and financing matters, encompassing both the natural energy and renewable energy sector. Its offering includes hydropower plants, wind and solar power, as well as construction projects. Co-founder and managing partner Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac jointly leads the practice alongside Luu Tien Ngoc.

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) opened its first office in Vietnam in 2020, with a view to expand its Southeast Asian presence and network. The practice has the capability to handle the full range of projects work, from inception, commissioning, financing and supply chain manufacturing to plant operations and maintenance. Its offering includes large infrastructure projects covering airports, ports, land transportation, power plants, and telecoms. The team also handles energy projects, such as those involving wind, solar, and gas. Managing partner and M&A specialist Oh Hsiu-Hau leads the group alongside Jonathan Lin, who has expertise in energy and infrastructure matters.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is active in the clean energy sector, as well as acting for clients on regulatory and project-related oil and gas mandates. The practice is led by Vu Thi Que, who has considerable expertise advising on M&As in the energy sector, including wind projects. On account of her fluency in Mandarin, Que is well-placed to suppport Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese investors entering the Vietnamese clean energy market. Que is supported by Trinh Minh Duc and Nguyen Dinh Nha; Nguyen has demonstrable experience in project financing mandates.

The projects, infrastructure and energy team at Tilleke & Gibbins adeptly handles the development, financing and licensing of energy, infrastructure and telecoms projects for clients across Southeast Asia. Additionally, it supports clients with risk assessments and advises banks and financiers on funding projects. Vinh Quoc Nguyen leads the practice.